[67Lemons]

I’m getting ready to drop off a short block I purchased that was running prior to me purchasing, I’ve torn it down to the basic short block/rotating assembly. It looks to be low miles since the previous rebuild and overall very clean with no wear. I’m having new forged rods installed, rotating assembly balanced, new rings, cylinders honed and the crank polished with new bearings as necessary.

The machine shop wants to assemble the short block after they do their part so what should I do to prep the block before I drop it off? I’ve asked that they hot tank it and check it before they do their part obviously. Should I pull the galley plugs prior to them getting it, freeze plugs, possibly have them replace the cam bearings with roller cam bearings? I’m trying to do any operations first so that when they’re done with it I can finish the cam, heads, etc paint it and install it in the car.